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US-Iran peace talks stall, raising oil prices again and fears of renewed conflict

US rejects Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal, Israeli PM adds war isn’t over until uranium stockpile cleared

Malaysia exposed to oil price shocks as third most dependant in Asean on Persian Gulf crude

Malaysia’s crude oil import exposure from the region is 69%, behind Philippines and Vietnam

Asian stocks plunge after Trump’s ultimatum to Iran

Iran’s latest response is a warning of strikes on energy and critical infrastructure across the region if its own facilities are attacked

After Trump’s threat on power plants, Iran says Hormuz strait open to “non-enemy” ships

Security and safety arrangements must first be made with Iranian authorities, official says

Samsuri warns Iran crisis could impact Malaysian jobs, calls for non-partisan council to deal with fallout 

Perikatan National chairman says opposition and government must come together with other stakeholders for Malaysia’s survival in the face of rising prices

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach